MINING: 'IF I WERE THE PRESIDENT'
We cannot deny the fact that mining is one of the livelihoods of some of the Filipinos because our country has a lot of mineral resources. Mining is one of the main sources of mineral resources important for maintaining and upgrading living standards. Materials from mining include metals, gemstone, gold, and clay. It is intended to obtain resources that cannot be produced through agricultural activities or manufactured artificially. Advantages of mining are supply of raw materials needed for construction and manufacturing of products. It is also a source of employment, a source of income. Mined substances are used to build houses and make computers and satellites and for the information of the body electricity is also generated from mined materials. Well-structured mining engages with the locals and provides them with jobs. ...